Conservation Law Foundation

Advocates and Lowell, Massachusetts residents stand together before a hearing on their lawsuit challenging the expansion of the Markley data center. Photo: Adilson González Morales July 29, 2026 (Boston, MA) – Attorneys presented arguments on Wednesday in Middlesex County Superior Court on behalf of Lowell residents seeking to temporarily halt the expansion of Markley Group’s data center while their lawsuit proceeds.

Supporters launched the Yes on 6 ballot campaign to support funding to protect nature and water. Photo by Adilson González Morales July 28, 2026 (Boston, MA) – Clean water and land conservation advocates from across Massachusetts gathered on the Charles River Esplanade on Tuesday — and ceremonially launched a boat into the Charles River — to mark the official launch of the “YES on 6” ballot campaign.

The $55 million mixed-use development converted a long-vacant space into a new community hub in the heart of the Conant Thread district. Photo: Dexter Street Commons July 23, 2026 (Providence, RI) – Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien joined Governor Dan McKee, Secretary of Commerce Stefan Pryor, Secretary of Housing Deborah Goddard, and developer Lee Peyser of Peyser Real Estate Group to celebrate the ribbon cutting and official opening of Dexter Street Commons.

Salmon need to return to their native rivers to spawn the next generation. Photo: Shutterstock After overfishing, dams, pollution, and habitat loss cratered the Gulf of Maine population of Atlantic salmon in the 20th century, conservationists have endeavored to restore this once thriving species. Slowly, the beloved Atlantic salmon is rebounding. The Trump administration’s gutting of an Endangered Species Act regulation, however, could put an end to that progress.

An estimated 40 percent of Bostonians are projected to face coastal or river flooding from a 100-year storm before the end of this century. Photo: Anxhela Mile July 20, 2026 (Boston, MA) – Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) is urging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to strengthen its draft plan outlining flood risk and protection strategies in Boston. The plan must better reflect years of community planning and prioritize nature-based solutions to protect the city from climate-driven flooding.

Soot, made up of tiny toxic particles that lodge deep in the lungs, causes severe health harms including cancer, asthma, and premature deaths. Photo: Unsplash July 20, 2026 (Boston, MA) – The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has ruled that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must follow the law and implement the strengthened 2024 national standard for particulate matter air pollution, commonly known as soot.

The World Cup brought excitement to New England, but FIFA’s partnership with Aramco tied the celebration to a fossil fuel giant driving the extreme heat reshaping the tournament. Photo: Adilson González Morales.

Rhode Island's environment deserves protection from the state government. Photo: EcoPhotography When it comes to legislative advocacy, CLF isn’t content with playing defense. With an onslaught of terrible policies on the federal level and some awful initiatives closer to home, it can be a major challenge to just beat back attacks on our environment. But this year in Rhode Island, we didn’t just halt some destructive proposals in their tracks – we made some significant strides forward.

The United States' "national bird" was at serious risk of extinction when the Endangered Species Act passed. Photo: Frank Cone. July 14, 2026 (Boston, MA) – Conservation groups on Tuesday sued the Trump administration over its decision to strip endangered species of protections for the places where they live, a decision that contradicts all scientific and legal understanding of the importance of habitat to America’s most vulnerable plants and animals.

The United States' "national bird" was at serious risk of extinction when the Endangered Species Act passed. Photo: Frank Cone. July 10, 2026 (Boston, MA) – The Trump administration has finalized a rule that threatens the survival of countless species by claiming that destroying habitats doesn’t necessarily harm wildlife, seriously undermining the Endangered Species Act. Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) released the following statement in response.